Players like Sulemana
CM/CDMCagliari · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitSulemana's profile ↗
The players most similar to Sulemana are Kevin Sessa, Eric Ebimbe, Jens Castrop. Doppel rates Kevin Sessa (1. FC Heidenheim) a 84/100 overall match — 86/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Kevin Sessa scores 84/100 at about €800k. Data as of July 2026.
12 players most similar to Sulemana
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kevin Sessasimilar↗ | 1. FC Heidenheim | 23 | €800k | 86 | 84 |
| 2 | Eric Ebimbesimilar↗ | Eintracht Frankfurt | 23 | €6.5m | 84 | 82 |
| 3 | Jens Castropsimilar↗ | Borussia M'gladbach | 22 | €9.3m | 90 | 82 |
| 4 | Idrissa Tourésimilar↗ | Pisa | 27 | €4.9m | 87 | 80 |
| 5 | Kristian Thorstvedtsimilar↗ | Sassuolo | 26 | €12m | 83 | 79 |
| 6 | Gaetano Oristaniosimilar↗ | Venezia | 22 | €4.5m | 81 | 79 |
| 7 | Johan Manzambisimilar↗ | SC Freiburg | 20 | €54m | 85 | 79 |
| 8 | Abdou Harrouisimilar↗ | Frosinone | 25 | €1.6m | 81 | 79 |
| 9 | Jacopo Fazzinisimilar↗ | Empoli | 21 | €8.2m | 86 | 79 |
| 10 | Emirhan İlkhansimilar↗ | Torino | 21 | €6.3m | 84 | 79 |
| 11 | Nahitan Nándezsimilar↗ | Cagliari | 28 | €4.4m | 85 | 78 |
| 12 | Carney Chukwuemekasimilar↗ | Borussia Dortmund | 22 | €18m | 85 | 78 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Sulemana
≈ 100% Sulemana · strong: Shots, Non-penalty goals · medium reliability
Strengths: Shots /90, Non-penalty goals /90, xG + xA /90
≈ 100% Sulemana · strong: Successful dribbles, Shots · medium reliability
Strengths: Successful dribbles /90, Shots /90, Possession won in att. third /90
≈ 100% Sulemana · strong: Successful dribbles, Tackles + interceptions · medium reliability
Strengths: Successful dribbles /90, Tackles + interceptions /90, Duels won /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Sulemana?
By Doppel's fit score, Kevin Sessa (1. FC Heidenheim) is the closest profile to Sulemana, with a 84/100 overall match. Eric Ebimbe and Jens Castrop are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Sulemana?
Yes. Kevin Sessa (1. FC Heidenheim) plays a similar central midfielder role and rates 84/100 at roughly €800k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Sulemana?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Sulemana's 2025/26 season, then ranks central midfielders across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they match, adjusting for league strength and market value.
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